How to become a panel builder?

The qualifications to become a panel builder include a high school diploma or GED certificate as well as at least two years of experience using hand tools, grinders, and pneumatic tools. It’s a plus to have a forklift license, which is often necessary to complete your duties in this role. Employers may provide on-the-job training for electrical skills, but you benefit from already knowing how to read wiring and design schematics for electrical control panels, which is part of your responsibilities. If you want to work with industrial panels, you likely need to complete a training course. Other beneficial skills include an eye for detail, communication, and knowledge of industrial control programs.